Derby Field (KLOL) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Derby Field in Lovelock, NV, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Derby Field (KLOL) is a regional airport serving Lovelock, NV at 3,904 ft. KLOL reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (02, 08, 20, 26) — longest 5,529 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KLOL in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind not reported, visibility visibility not reported, no cloud data, altimeter 29.86 inHg.
METAR KLOL 290153Z AUTO A2986 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO $
What changed at KLOL?
Since the 0053Z (5:53 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure falling: altimeter 29.88 → 29.86 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KLOL
KLOL has no current flight category, but is reporting with calm winds, visibility not reported, and no ceiling reported. KLOL does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KNFL, about 40 nm away.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KLOL. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is not reported — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | 5,529 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 08 | 4,931 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 20 | 5,529 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 26 | 4,931 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KLOL weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Derby Field in Lovelock, NV: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KLOL is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KLOL
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MMH UA /OV MMH340055/TM 0104/FL200/TP E170/TB MOD/RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCS
MMH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MMH340055Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0104Reported at 01:04 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCSRemarks.Show raw report
TPH UA /OV MVA258045/TM 2256/FL200/TP B350/TB LGT-MOD CHOP 140-200/RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCS
TPH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MVA258045Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2256Reported at 22:56 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP B350Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD CHOP 140-200Turbulence: light to moderate chop 14,000–20,000 ft.RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCSRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KLOL
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KLOL reported varied conditions across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes.
- 26
- 33%
- 02
- 28%
- 20
- 21%
- 08
- 18%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KLOL
- IATA
- LOL
- FAA LID
- LOL
- City
- Lovelock
- State
- Nevada
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,904 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.0664, -118.5650
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,529 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KNFL
- AWOS/ASOS
- 120.675 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Sunset in
- 1h 8m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
1 airport25–50 NM
7 airports+1 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KLOL reported VFR conditions during about 96.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 335 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.3 kt, calm 24.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 92.5 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 3.4 |
| Feb | 95.7 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 1.0 |
| Mar | 96.0 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Apr | 98.0 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| May | 98.6 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Jun | 99.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 98.4 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 95.8 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 97.8 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Oct | 98.1 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| Nov | 97.0 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| Dec | 90.4 | 4.0 | 2.2 | 3.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3.6 kt |
| Feb | 5.0 kt |
| Mar | 6.1 kt |
| Apr | 6.8 kt |
| May | 6.8 kt |
| Jun | 6.9 kt |
| Jul | 6.0 kt |
| Aug | 5.4 kt |
| Sep | 4.9 kt |
| Oct | 4.4 kt |
| Nov | 4.0 kt |
| Dec | 3.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KLOL airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Derby Field in Lovelock, NV shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KLOL weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KLOL?+
KLOL has 4 runways — 02, 08, 20, 26; the longest is 5,529 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KLOL report its own weather?+
Yes — Derby Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KLOL have a TAF?+
No — KLOL does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KNFL, about 40 nm away.
Does KLOL broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KLOL does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KLOL from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KLOL airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Derby Field (KLOL) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Derby Field (KLOL)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Derby Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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